The Berlin Wall was erected on August 13, 1961, dividing East and West Berlin, and symbolizing the broader division between the communist Eastern Bloc and the democratic Western powers during the Cold War. The wall physically represented the ideological boundaries of the time, restricting freedom of movement for East Germans seeking to escape to the West. Its presence intensified geopolitical tensions and became a focal point for global attention. The wall fell on November 9, 1989, marking the beginning of the end for the Cold War, symbolizing the triumph of democracy and the reduction of divisions in Europe.